A Note from Isabel
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”. This quote is what my advisor repeated to me as I explained that I wanted to change my major to Communications, Public Relations at Kean University and it rings true even today. This season has been my “milestone season”, a time where I am celebrating hard and have loved getting to spend it with you. It is exciting, new, and emotional because a chapter in my life has officially closed. It is all those same feelings and more knowing that the next one is currently underway. I hope you know that I am absolutely honored you are here today. Your presence means the world. Thank you for spending time celebrating with me and for the impact that you have had on my journey. Please come find me today so I can thank you infinitely in person. I am who I am, partly because of you. All the love!
The Symbolism of Your Bracelet
You may be able to tell by now, but Isabel is an entreprenuer, and she has always been like that. She’s always been the one working on an idea, and it all started when she was a little girl. When Isabel was in elementary school she wanted an iPad and her parents agreed that if she paid for half of it they would make it happen. Isabel took inventory of her skills, how much she loved to create, and began making beaded bracelets to sell for $1 by the pool and to family and friends.
Isabel has used that same determination for all her goals: moving on to run an online bakery to fund a volunteer service trip to Oahu, Hawai’i, planning events, creating a Christian brand, and now launching her own Marketing Communications firm, IZZYARIANNA Media. Please wear your bracelet with pride to honor the path of our beloved graduate.
Don’t Say “IZZY” !
Starting from the moment you read this, it’s game on.
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Email: isabel@ia-m.co
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ORDER OF CEREMONIES
Guest Arrival
Isabel’s Entrance & Photos
Lei Presentation
Evans Family Welcome
Bianca’s Prayer
Burrito Bowl Bar & Open Mic for Toasts
Isabel’s Remarks
Cake Cutting
Spanish Dance Lesson
Open Dance Floor
Final Thank You’s & Acknowledgements
B | I | N | G | O |
Participate in Spanish Dancing | Share a favorite memory of Isabel | Share a Fun Fact about Isabel | Text Isabel something you are grateful for | Find someone who traveled over 50 miles |
Share the history of the bracelets | Dance with a family member | Congratulate another 2024 Graduate | Decorate your cup with stickers | Hear a funny Isabel story from her parents |
Spot an N’Sister and say hello. | Follow Isabel on Instagram | FREE SPACE | Give a toast to Isabel during dinner | Find someone who has known Isabel for more than 10 years |
Wear a Puerto Rico tattoo | Thank a volunteer for making the day special | Take a photo at the photo booth | Get a Lei from Isabel | Share with someone the history of Jerseyland |
Take a selfie with the grad table | Make a new friend | Eat a burrito bowl | Find someone wearing a tropical shirt | Post about Isabel’s Business online and tag both pages |
Celebrating the Future,
Honoring the Past
Jerseyland Community Center in Scotch Plains, established in 1932, became a cornerstone for the local Black community during a time of segregation and limited resources. It has played a crucial role in offering a safe space for educational programs, cultural celebrations, and social gatherings, thereby fostering community cohesion, empowerment, and the preservation of African American heritage in the neighborhood.